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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 10, 2011RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 10, 2011 Monday, 7 p.m. MINUTES Council Chambers Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: McOmber- Community Volunteerism Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. TERRI BRIERE, Council President; RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN; MARCIE PALMER; DON PERSSON; KING PARKER. DENIS LAW, Mayor; MARTY WINE, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer; MARK BARBER, Senior Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Public Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Community and Economic Development Administrator; IWEN WANG, Finance and Information Technology Administrator; CHIP VINCENT, Planning Director; SUZANNE DALE ESTEY, Economic Development Director; DEPUTY CHIEF ERIK WALLGREN, Fire & Emergency Services Department; COMMANDER MIKE LUTHER, Police Department. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Marty Wine reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2011 and beyond. One item noted: The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) and the City of Renton will host the Glennwood Townhomes groundbreaking on Monday, October 17, at 10 a.m. at 1147 Glennwood Ave. NE (northwest of Sunset Terrace). The Glennwood Townhomes consists of eight new four-bedroom units in the Sunset Area and is the RHA's first replacement housing for the planned Sunset Terrace redevelopment. The project is one of many community enhancements envisioned by the Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy. Howard McOmber, Renton Highlands Community Association member, stated that he meets with REACH (Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches) once a month and they encourage everyone to volunteer in the community. He explained that residents are needed to volunteer to be bell ringers for the Renton Rotary Salvation Army Food Bank during the upcoming holiday season. Mr. McOmber pointed out that the need for food has risen while resources have dwindled. He also stated that residents can volunteer with ARISE (Area of Renton Interfaith Shelter Endeavor) to help homeless men in the community. He thanked Council for providing an excellent example of volunteerism that many people can follow. Councilmember Palmer stated that the Salvation Army Advisory Board has reported that their budget forecast is grim, and United Way donations are down by 50%. She remarked that the Salvation Army will be hiring people who need jobs to be bell ringers this year. Ms. Palmer also encouraged organizations, youth groups, and faith groups to volunteer in the community. October 10, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 315 CONSENT AGENDA Council: Meeting Minutes of 10/3/2011 Annexation: Gaile, 128th Ave SE & SE 160th PI Community Services: Settlement Agreement/ Mutual Release, Eoscene Corporation CAG: 10-119, Philip Arnold Ballfield Lighting, Milne Electric Community Services: Cedar River Park Parking Lot Lighting System, Transportation Systems Police: Target Zero Team Safety Patrols, WA Traffic Safety Commission Grant Separate Consideration Item 5JL Utility: 2012 Residential Plat Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Program, Fund Request Separate Consideration Item 5.h. Utility: Emergency Sale of Water Agreement, City of Seattle Separate Consideration Item Utility: Emergency Sale of Water Agreement, Skyway Water & Sewer District Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. At the request of Councilmember Zwicker, Consent Agenda Items 5.g., 5.h., and 5.i. were removed for separate consideration. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/3/2011. Council concur. Community and Economic Development Department submitted King County Boundary Review Board Closing Letter regarding the proposed Gaile Annexation and recommended approval of the annexation. Council concur. (See page 316 for ordinance.) Community Services Department recommended approval of a Settlement Agreement/Mutual Release with Eoscene Corporation for past due rents for Suites 400, 410, and 600 at the 200 Mill Building. Refer to Finance Committee. Community Services Department submitted CAG-10-119, Philip Arnold Ballfield Lighting project, and requested approval of the project, and release of retained amount of $9,903.87 to Milne Electric, Inc. Council concur. Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the amount of $247,582.13 with Transportation Systems, Inc. for a new lighting system for the Cedar River Park parking lot, and approval of fund transfers to cover the balance of the contract. Refer to Finance Committee. Police Department requested approval to accept grant funds in the amount of $10,837.50 from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission, and to sign a memorandum of understanding to conduct Target Zero Team traffic safety emphasis patrols. Council concur. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS ITEMS 5.g., 5.h., and 5.i. CARRIED. Utility Systems Division requested approval to use $372,000 of Surface Water Utility fund balance to fund half of the total program cost of the Residential Plat Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Program in 2012. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 5.g. TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a 50-year Emergency Sale of Water agreement with the City of Seattle for mutual benefit in securing water supply in case of an emergency. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 5.h. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. (See page 316 for resolution.) Utility Systems Division recommended approval of a 50-year Emergency Sale of Water agreement with the Skyway Water and Sewer District for mutual benefit in securing water supply in case of an emergency. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 5.i. AS COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. (See page 316 for resolution.) October 10, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 316 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Finance Committee Finance: Vouchers Community Services: Park Bleacher Retrofit Kits, SiteLines Park & Playground Products RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Added RESOLUTION #4120 Utility: Emergency Sale of Water Agreement, Skyway Water & Sewer District Added RESOLUTION #4121 Utility: Emergency Sale of Water Agreement, City of Seattle Annexation: Gaile, 128th Ave SE & SE 160th PI CED: Shoreline Master Program Final Adoption Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 306862 - 307180 and three wire transfers totaling $3,868,452.26; and approval of payroll vouchers, 741 direct deposits, 87 payroll checks, and one wire transfer totaling $2,577,140.21. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the contract with SiteLines Park & Playground Products, Inc. in the amount of $66,866.18 to provide park bleacher retrofit kits for 26 park bleachers. The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Skyway Water and Sewer District for the mutual sale and purchase of water during an emergency. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle for the mutual sale and purchase of water during an emergency. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the 10/17/2011 Council meeting for second and final reading: An ordinance was read annexing approximately 44 acres located generally east of 128th Ave. SE, west of 131st PI. SE, south of SE 160th PL, and north of Lindbergh High School; Gaile Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/17/2011. CARRIED. An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-3-090 of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, 4-8-120 of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, and 4-9-190 of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific; Chapter 10, Legal Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Lots; and Sections 4-11-010, 4-11-020, 4- 11-030, 4-11-060, 4-11-080,4-11-120, 4-11-130, 4-11-140, 4-11-150, 4-11-160, 4-11-180, 4-11-190,4-11-220, and 4-11-230 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of City Code, establishing the Shoreline Master Program by amending shoreline regulations, adding a new Section 4-10-095, entitled "Shoreline Master Program, Nonconforming Uses, Activities, Structures, and Sites," revising and adding Shoreline Master Program-related definitions and adopting the Shoreline Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan, the Shoreline Environment Overlays Map, and the Shoreline Restoration Plan. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/17/2011. CARRIED. October 10, 2011 Renton City Council Minutes Page 317 ORDINANCE #5631 Annexation: Tess, SE 132nd St & 164th Ave SE NEW BUSINESS Public Works: Clean Community Initiative Utility: Proposed Reduction of Services at King County's Renton Transfer Station CED: Boeing 737 MAX Program Update ADJOURNMENT The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: An ordinance was read annexing approximately 16 acres generally located south of SE 132nd St., east of 164th Ave. SE; Tess Annexation. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPTTHE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALLAYES. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF THE CLEAN COMMUNITY INITIATIVE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE FOR A BRIEFING. CARRIED. Councilmember Zwicker explained that the Clean Community Initiative is a new program that replaces the Clean Sweep program. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF PROPOSED REDUCTION OF SERVICES AT KING COUNTY'S RENTON TRANSFER STATION TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE FOR A BRIEFING. CARRIED. Councilmember Zwicker explained that King County has proposed new hours for the Renton Transfer Station that may include weekend closures. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE TOPIC OF AN UPDATE ON THE BOEING 737 MAX PROGRAM TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 7:23 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder October 10, 2011 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 10, 2011 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Briere) MON., 10/17 Committee to End Homelessness 10-Year 6 p.m. Mid-Plan Review *7th Floor Conferencing Center* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Palmer) FINANCE (Persson) MON., 10/17 Emerging Issues in Revenue Streams; 5:30 p.m. Cedar River Park Parking Lot Lighting Contract with Transportation Systems, Inc. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (Parker) THURS., 10/13 3 p.m. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #7 PUBLIC SAFETY (Taylor) MON., 10/17 CANCELED TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) (Corman) THURS., 10/13 4 p.m. Emerging Issues in Transportation; Lease Amendment with Renton Gateway Center UTILITIES (Zwicker) THURS., 10/13 CANCELED NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted.